Surrounded by the South China Sea's abundant seafood resources, Sanya boasts some great restaurants serving great fresh seafood. Added to this, there are two huge fisheries here, including the Beibuwan Fishery and the South China Sea Fishery.
There are numerous seafood restaurants in Sanya and the Chinese restaurant in the Gloria Resort in Yalong Bay is well known. The Luhuitou Restaurant and Fuquan Restaurant are among the most renowned in the area serving up some nice local specialties. In the city itself, Zhenmen Road has some great small seafood joints, cooking cheap yet tasty dishes.
Abalone, sea cucumber and other exotic foods are common dishes served in restaurants here, and a visit to the port area in the city center is a testament to the incredible wealth and freshness of the food here.